To “keep their family safe” was the overwhelming motivation for why consumers consider adopting smart home technology, according to a recent survey conducted by august and XFINITY Home. About 40% of those surveyed said video cameras were at the top of their list of products they were likely to buy, followed by video doorbells (26%), connected lightbulbs (19%), and smart locks (13%).
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